We thrive on community support and also strive to support our wider community. With the addition of our DEI Coordinator role, which Emily Yuen has taken on, we also have a wonderful partnership with the United Native Education Alliance (UNEA) and their Clear Sky Academy.
Read MoreAt ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½, Each month we will celebrate a different heritage connecting our community to the great communities around us. Hispanic Heritage Month spans from September 15th to October 15th each year. This year, we had features in our library, curriculum and homerooms.
Read MoreIt is GivingTuesday! We invite you to become part of the GivingTuesday movement and join millions of people who will give generously to their favorite nonprofit organization today.
Read MoreÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½ is hosting our second food donation drive of the year. In a season of abundance, we hope our community can support the Rainier Valley Food Bank for Thanksgiving.
Read MoreBy Suzanne Tanner, creator of AbleSafety.org
When the weather isn't conducive to playing outside, it's tempting to let kids watch TV or play online. However, research shows that the for U.S. middle schoolers is 3.6 hours. That's far above the recommended amount, as excessive screen time can impact cognitive development.